Osceola

Trip Summary
Elevation: 4,315 ft
Total Distance: 6.4 miles
Estimated Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Views: Very Good

From 93N take exit 31 and take a right onto Tripoli Rd. Follow Tripoli Rd for about 7 miles. After a while the road will turn to dirt and you'll pass a number of other trailheads before the small Osceola Trailhead parking lot on the left. There are outhouse facilities available at the trailhead.

(Many people peak bag East Osceola while they're on this hike, but this guide is for Osceola only.)

Mount Osceola
The Mount Osceola Trail begins on the far left end of the trail head parking lot and maintains a slow gradual incline for quite some distance. You stay on this trail for 3.2 miles with no turns. As the trail loops around to the left you can look through the trees to your right and see Mt Osceola. There are a number of switchbacks as the trail gets steeper. Toward the top the trail gets quite thin as you climb up some rocks. Looking out over the valley are some nice views through the trees.


The trail flattens out amidst many short conifers and you know you've reached the top. At the end of the trail is a large flat rock area which looks out to the east. At the highest rock here you can find the peak marker. Then find a place out of the wind where you can enjoy the view and your lunch.

For those continuing to East Osceola, the ridge trail continues from the north side of the rock face. For those descending, retrace your steps back down the mountain.

Official Trail Map: (click to enlarge)